To be honest I cant get enough of 'Better than Sex'(BtS). I was thoroughly disappointed when the end credits began to roll. Since I viewed it on cable TV, I flipped a channel and watched it all over again. I hold very few movies in such an esteem to rate them 10/10. But BtS is definitely one of those rare diamonds.BtS is a very intellectual and honest look at the dynamics of the one night stand, the following passion, the possibilities of more. Seen from both the male and female perspective it's so engaging to see and feel the raw honesty. As a male I was constantly agreeing, laughing, nodding and completely understanding Josh's (David Wenham) position with his actions and thoughts. I so loved the balancing female - Cin's (Susie Porter) perspective. I felt this was how it really is. BtS is an optimal example of reality.From the initial meetings to the scared first steps, the initial sex to the first words the next day, the progression of knowing nothing to seeing the unfolding of a relationship not yet defined and blossoming. The doubts, insecurities, the ensuing pointless fights, walking out then making up. The development of passion and the emotional content that creeps in uncontrollably is magnificent in its simplicity and handling.As an audience I became so drawn to the characters. I felt in tune with David Wenham's Character and was left with a crush on Susie Porter. This movie is all about character, development and that proverbial 'human condition. So basic I would assume it was filmed on a shoe string budget, but you never know it. The cinematography, camera angles, accompanying music, the introspective and intermittent 'interview' style was perfect. The sex scenes are tasteful and never 'dirty', the chemistry was electric between Josh and Cin.I am not usually a fan of pure Australian film. But BtS showcases how an intellectual, witty, and powerful character driven story tackling a very real plot should be done. A definite movie to get... a saucy, raunchy and potentially winner of a movie to see with a new partner. However be warned, BtS is clearly marketed for adults that demand that bit more depth in the intellectual and honesty stakes.A challenge: Try not to fall in love with either one or both of David Wenham or Susie Porter and their characters. And I bet you will love the Taxi driver :D

I think that every boys/mans and women in the world should watch this film...because it 's quite true...and you will learn a lot about the opposite sex;) it's also quite original in the way it is filmed, the interviews...you have a lot of different point of views which are quite representative ...I'm speaking about women's point of view, of course...and i wonder if it's the same for boys. it may be not famous but it's worse to see it, believe me! Watch it either in couple or with friends...it doesn't matter as u can speak about it together! I've seen it with a friend, we had a lot of fun...than I saw it with my boyfriend, it was interesting...

Since I had seen the "Lord of the rings"-trilogy I know and admire David Wenham. That's why I was so glad that "Better than sex" was shown on German TV now. Being a female I went into raptures at once watching David. He's handsome,sexy and not least a really fantastic actor! But I was rather disappointed about the movie's "flat taste" and in my opinion the movie shows some "porn-character". Nevertheless some elements (for example the scene when David thinks about the cake recipe trying to avoid the climax)were very funny and charming.But I had the impression,that ONLY mimic arts of our two great leads were able to show any slight hints of also other topics than sex. If David Wenham and Susie Porter hadn't done such a fantastic job the movie could have been considered as a lowbrow soft-porn,I guess. You needn't flash over all bed-scenes in a movie especially if sex is the main topic in a story, but I think that in this movie they were just..."too much". At the latest I was shocked about the scene in the bathtub! You may call me prudish and I emphasize that I still enjoyed watching David's nice body of course ;o), but that bathtub-scene (and some other)was rather tasteless in my opinion. I don't like the movie and it's style,but David Wenham-Fans of course will just HAVE TO watch that movie one time ;o)

Spoilers herein.This slight project has little to recommend it, except wonder at its reason for being.But that is enough for me. See, the reason behind such a project is that the sexual charm of a woman - a certain woman - is an accelerating capture. Once some level of familiarity is breached, rapture is inevitable. An old idea, to be sure. The only novelty is in how it is presented, which is primarily a matter of what charm and what woman is displayed. And that's what makes this so intriguing because Susie Porter is an unusual siren. Assuming that she is not Teplitzky‘s lover, she was selected because she has something leverageable in this department.And that's what intrigues me, because indeed I checked this movie out because I had seen Porter in an other film (`Paradise Road') and she stuck to me. In that, she played a perky Australian Nurse, cropped hair but red.Here she is blond - presumably to emphasize her skin, which features as a character in itself. This is an actress who acts with the upper bridge of her nose as focus. (Every actor has a single focus.) The rather shocking thing is that she has none of the attributes one normally associates with sexy actresses: she has a chunky build, weak eyes, an unsubmissive poise. She doesn't move gracefully. Her smile doesn't match any of the previously established cinematic patterns for appeal (something that, for instance is the sole asset of Julia Roberts and Meg Ryan).I think the strategy here is frank directness. She spends a good part of her time looking at and speaking to the camera. There is a detached observation, emphasized by many sessions of sex where we hear her thoughts, and others where the talk is undetoured. Her girlfriends and even the taxidriver, re-enforce this.Its funny. She didn't do it for me in this project, where it is the point, but she did just that in a film about women prisoners of war. Go figure.The movie has one nice touch - the opening. The whole story is about the guy getting captured, and that opening shot is of him on the first morning with his arm stuck under her rather appealing neck. This neck, by the way features in the other very nice shot where it flows down her entire back while she plays the piano. That one shot - if you already know the neck - may make it worthwhile for those wondering about triggers in film appeal.Our hero is a photographer, so he would think in this way.Incidentally, her apartment is Shaker-sparse. A frank environment.I have seen half of all the films Fireworks Pictures. I always find their wonderful logo the best part.Ted's Evaluation -- 2 of 3: Has some interesting elements.